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When generations of immigrants looked up and saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time, they surely had many questions and doubts about the life before them. Yet one thing they knew without a doubt—in America anything was possible, and their children would have a better life. That deep confidence in a better tomorrow is the basic promise of America. Today that promise is threatened by a faltering economy and a lack of presidential leadership
State Republicans should go to the polls Tuesday with two missions: Pick a presidential candidate capable of leading this nation to prosperity and stability and choose a nominee who will give the GOP a fighting chance of defeating President Barack Obama this fall. On both counts, Mitt Romney is the best choice in the Michigan primary. On leadership, the Michigan native and former Massachusetts governor has the strongest resume of the four remaining Republican candidates.
Tim Booth, 51, of Jackson, bought the George Romney for President lawn sign at garage sale several years ago, thinking that it might come in handy one day. It did today when he took his two sons on a political field trip to see George Romney's son — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney — speak at a town hall meeting in Shelby Township.
America is going to choose a new president or keep the current one. The Republican field is now down to four men, and I've made my choice. It's Mitt Romney. Here's why.Our country is in trouble. Our most burning national problem is joblessness. It has been over 8 percent for 36 months, the longest such stretch since the Great Depression. About 24 million Americans are unemployed, working part time when they want to work full time.
